English Synonym Finder

get rid of

Definitions

To discard, throw away, or dispose of something unwanted.

To free oneself from a person, thing, or situation that is bothersome or unpleasant.

To cause something to cease to exist or be present.

Examples

I need to get rid of all these old clothes that I no longer wear.

It is difficult to get rid of a bad habit once it has become part of your daily routine.

Synonyms

discard eliminate remove dispose of ditch scrap jettison

Antonyms

keep retain acquire obtain collect save preserve